Tag: job search
Alternatives to the 9-5: The Post-College Intern (and Part-Time Nanny)
Author: Alyssa Newman I know from first hand experience that today’s job market is the one the most down right frustrating things to learn how to conquer, and sometimes it can be a harsh reality check. As a twenty something you go from this amazing college bubble that you’ve lived in for the past four [...]
Alternatives to the 9-5: The Rebound Job Masquerading As A Full-Time Gig
**Each day this week we are featuring posts from 20-somethings who did something other than work a 9-5 after college. If this sounds like you and would like to write about your experience and/or the pros and cons of doing what you did, please send us an email at forevertwentysomethings@gmail.com. Thanks & happy reading!** Author: [...]
Alternatives to the 9-5: Working in Retail
Author: Katie Greenberg Whether you are just graduating or somehow find yourself in need of work, today’s job market can be a harsh hit of reality for anyone looking to move forward in their career path. It can take months of searching and there is just no guarantee that you will land your ideal position. [...]
Why Do I Still Live Here?
When I graduated from college, I said I would move to NYC, get an awesome job, and live lavishly amongst my best college friends and new work friends. Two years later, I am living in a Boston apartment with 3 other girls and barely any money. Instead of being in NYC, I am only 20 [...]
Why Job Searching Is Not Like to Dating
Job searching is definitely a lot like dating. You want to find something (or someone) you like that likes you back. You go on ‘interviews’ (aka first dates) where you try to convince someone that you are awesome. You get rejected. You get accepted. You enjoy what you’re doing at first, but after a while [...]